Let’s face it. Shoes are a necessity in the United States. Can you imagine walking around at a store or other public place and people are all barefoot? You won’t see this too often in this country. Despite this fact, there are many people that advocate barefoot living, claiming that it’s healthier than covering the feet, even when walking out on the streets. They also claim that sharp objects such as broken glass would not penetrate the feet, even if stepped directly on, because the feet toughen up after walking barefoot for a while, providing a natural, protective barrier. In other cultures, people don’t worry about wearing shoes, mainly because they can’t afford them.
Others must hand-make their own shoes, or go without. Shoes protect our feet from the weather, among other things. They are not only necessary, but they also go great with different outfits. There are all types of shoes, too: Athletic, dressy, casual, sandals and boots, just to name some. These come in so many price ranges and styles that it would be impossible to name them all at once.